A free shot could make you a winner

As freelancers, entrepreneurs and people launching startups begin to establish themselves in the business world, they often realize that they are missing something.

Yes, you guessed it: the professional-grade headshot.

They are really good for posting on that new company website, accompanying a blog or attaching to a press release about all the great things you are about to achieve. But often it is the last thing you think of, and when you do, you may not want to spring for the cost.

Don’t worry. If you don’t mind standing in line, Boulder Digital Arts has partnered with professional photographer Dona Laurita to have her take professional studio portraits of freelancers, startups and entrepreneurs — for free. Just drop by BDA at 1600 Range St., Suite 100 in Boulder between 2 and 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30, for an artistic head-shot session. No appointment necessary.

BDA will email a link to a private gallery of the images. Choose one, and DBA will send a photo that can be used on your website, brochures and other promotional materials with a royalty-free commercial use license.

If you were unable to attend the Boulder Chamber’s Esprit Entrepreneur Awards last month, you can review some of the magic online. Bruce Borowsky Video Productions produced the video that was shown at the event. The video was the centerpiece of the evening’s festivities celebrating Boulder’s business community. A takeoff on the popular television show “Top Chef,” it was called “Top Entrepreneurs.” The video is available online at www.bruceborowsky.com.

The video highlighted the honorees and was shot using four HD cameras inside the professional kitchen located at Sterling-Rice Group.